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Synopsis

After nearly a year and a half of grieving the loss of her husband, twenty-seven year old Alexa Sullivan Tate is headed back to her hometown after a decade of being away. She has no idea her high school crush, Jace McAllister, the guy who stole her heart the same night that he broke it, is more than ready to pick up the pieces.

Jace has spent the last ten years in the Army defusing bomb after bomb, trying to forget the girl who ignited all his passions. Little does he know that the spark still exists. Ten years ago they had smoldering chemistry, but the spark between them now might light a fuse that leads to an explosion even Jace can't stop. Not that he wants to.

If only Alexa can get past her guilt and trust her heart again. But how do you put it all on the line when you've already lost everything once before?*While this is a series, each book will be standalone with spinoff characters.

Excerpt

I nod, and she makes her way down the hall that I now see is lined with photographs. My stomach tightens, but I figure that I need to get this over with if I’m going to be staying here. I walk towards them, stopping at the first picture. I’m guessing it’s from the day they first met, the time she told me about, because she’s giving him a playful frown while he’s grinning at her like he’s already half in love with her, which, to be honest, he probably was. I feel a slight twinge as I take in the picture, knowing that at that moment he had no idea how short of a life he was going to have with her. Hell, he probably wouldn’t have even cared, as long as he had her while he could.

Shaking the thought out of my head, I browse each one. There are candid shots of them mixed throughout professional ones from events such as her graduation, Sierra and Jeremy’s wedding, and what looks like an engagement party. As I pass each picture, it’s becoming more real to me that she had a whole separate life before we reconnected. Strangely, I’m not bothered by it, seeing how happy she looks in these pictures, even though it was with another man and not me. I’ll admit that I was a little worried when she told me about their fighting, but looking at these pictures? I know Ty made her a happy woman, and I’m grateful that she had that while she could. Do I wish it had been me? Fuck yes, but what can you do?

Coming to the last picture, I’m breathless as the image of Alexa in a wedding dress enters my vision. I’m moving in for closer inspection when she comes out of her room, stopping when she catches me. Her hand covers her mouth as she closes her eyes for a split second. She swallows hard before walking towards me. She reaches out her hand as if to touch my arm before pulling it back, obviously thinking better of it.“Jace, I… This is probably awkward, I’m sorry. I just… I wasn’t expecting you, and I don’t…” She trails off as she stares at the wall, glancing at the picture before turning her eyes towards the floor.

About the Author

I'm a twenty six year old book junkie who is also obsessed with sports. Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds are my teams! I work for the government during the day, hang out with Air National Guard on the weekends, and am married to a guy 15 inches taller than me. We're quite the pair! We currently live right outside of Dayton, OH with our two cats.I've been reading since I was a kid. My mom was a librarian, so it was a given. Heck, she even made sure we watched Wishbone instead of the Smurfs. In 2011 when I graduated from college, my mom bought me a Nook, and then in the summer of 2012 I found this amazing site called Goodreads. I was introduced to so many amazing indie/self-published authors. After reading almost 400 books that year, my husband gave me the push to finally sit down and write my own. It was a rocky start, but over time the words started flowing and I couldn't get Jace and Lexi out of my head.If I’m not writing or looking through tons of photos of hot men, all in the name of research, then you can probably find me curled up with my Kindle, ignoring the rest of the world. I love my sports almost as much as I love my books. My other obsessions include red wine, hot men, country music, and all things Grace Potter. I LOVE to hear from readers, so please feel free to contact via any social media site listed below.

From the first moment he laid eyes on her, his world was irrevocably shaken. He’s willing to accept that his life will never be the same again, but when she has to leave for New York the distance becomes more than either of them expected.

Tate is left alone with not only an empty bed but also a thousand thoughts running through his head. Insecurities soar as he wonders if he could ever really be the kind of man Savannah deserves.

When the demons of his past continue to threaten the future he so desperately craves, Tate knows he has to make the ultimate choice. Risk destroying his relationship and his family with one life changing decision, or gamble on fate and hope the past stays exactly that…the past.

Rachel Brookes is from a coastal town on the east coast of Australia where beaches, kangaroos and surfers roam free. She writes angsty love stories with a pinch of craziness, a dash of drama, a cup of romance and a spoonful of sexiness… oh and the main ingredient hot guys. Rachel sometimes forgets to eat, sometimes forgets to sleep and sometimes can’t remember the last time she cleaned her apartment but that’s because she is in a long term relationship with her laptop and is constantly writing.

When she does step away from her laptop she can be found taking too many photos, making scrumptious cocktails, laughing at Adam Sandler movies and spending her time with her amazing family and friends.

With her first novel, Just Breathe, was released in July 2013, her dream of releasing a book became reality. With another three books already taking up her mind, she cannot wait to start this crazy ride.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Gabe Thompson enlisted to help out his
buddy, but three years later he's 100% US military bad boy, serving in the
desert of Afghanistan where the days are hot, but the nights are hotter.

Alexis Garcia is out to save the world. The University of Texas freshman has
come to Afghanistan to do aid work with the United Nations. She's all about the
peace, and she has no use for the camp's biggest, baddest, gun toting player.

But, sometimes camouflage is more than a color, and people aren't what they
seem. When conflict develops not only between Gabe and Alexis, but also all
around them, they're forced to look deeper, and what they find will rock their
worlds and change their hearts forever.

Camouflaged
is the prequel novella to Top 100 bestselling Military Romance, Hidden.

I focused on those gorgeous lips. “I think you’re all bark and no bite, and that you’re trying to chase me away with your bad attitude because you’re afraid of me. I bet you like to be in control of everything all the time, don’t you?”

She swallowed and I felt everything below my belt tighten to the point of pain. I dug my hand into the hunk of hair at the back of her head and gently pulled her toward me. She didn’t resist as my heart rate picked up and her breaths came in little pants.

“You’re afraid you won’t be able to control a guy like me, aren’t you? And you know what? You’re right. You wouldn’t be able to control me. But I’d take you on the ride of your life, and you’d thank me for it afterwards.” I leaned in ever so slowly, my lips hovering over hers as her eyes fluttered shut. I could feel the heat from her face, and her chest grazed mine, setting off sparks all up and down my spine. Her hair was like strands of silk, and I gripped the back of her head tighter, pulling her that infinitesimal bit closer. She had a quick intake of breath and I felt my chest clutch.

My Review

Gabe Thompson isn't a player or a womanizer, but a guy who loves casual sex and doesn't do relationships. He's upfront about it right away, but for some reason the ladies always end up falling for him. He's a hot as sin military man who certainly knows his way around the bedroom. Currently on his second tour in Afghanistan, Gabe is more than ready to go home to join his best friend, Nick, in the civilian world.

Alexis Garcia is an eighteen year old freshman intern who goes to Gage's base to do humanitarian work with the United Nations. When Gage first meets Alexis, he's quick to turn on the charm. Unfortunately for him, she's having none of it, and basically tells him to get lost because she's not falling for the smooth-talking guy that she recognizes as a player.

When Gabe is assigned to be Alexis's personal security, sparks begin to fly and it becomes more than obvious that they're both attracted to each other. However, Alexis is still resistant to his charms. One fateful day while on a routine delivery, they run into trouble and find themselves hiding from the enemy in a confined space. As they face their greatest danger, will they find solace in each other's arms, or will Alexis continue to resist?

I completely enjoyed this sweet military romance novella! This was my first novel of Ms. Laurence's that I've read, and it certainly won't be my last. I loved how Gabe was upfront with who he was, and it was so much fun watching him transform from the guy who doesn't do relationships, to the guy who wanted one more than anything with the one girl who could resist him. As much as I wanted Alexis to just give in, I really enjoyed the way that she didn't make it easy on him. It was fun watching him squirm! Being in the military myself, a few of the events were a bit unrealistic, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment at all. I definitely recommend this book & I'll be jumping into Hidden next. I really hope we get more of Gabe and Alexis in the future, because there is so much more to tell!

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The Author

Selena Laurence lives in the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains and spends a hell of a lot of time at soccer games, on her laptop,
and reading. She requires a Mocha Latte every day to function, keeps a
goldendoodle at her feet most of the time, and has more kids than she knows
what to do with. Her husband, Mr. Laurence, spends as much time as he can at
the office and the gym in order to avoid the kids, the dog, the laptop and the
reading, but he always shows up for the soccer games, and he makes a mean Mocha
Latte.